After attending the Carling Cup 2nd round tie at Selhurst Park, Manchester City fan Christopher Wildgoose was left surprised by the quality of football that we offered.So much so that he has given his views from what he saw that night:
Many people have criticised Palace for playing long ball, rather than beautiful football and, although some long ball was on display, it was great to see the effects of Victor Moses bursting down the wing and causing the Manchester City defence problems.
It was a game that Palace deserved to win, and had it not been for a few dodgy refereeing decisions they may well have gone on to cause the shock of the round.
Darren Ambrose was one of the best players on the pitch that night, and it was clear to see that he was going to be vital in the Eagles' promotion push this year. He came very close to scoring a sensational goal in the first-half and pulled the strings as Palace piled on the pressure and it looked ever more likely that a breakthrough was imminent.
If Palace play as well as they did that night then I have every confidence that they can go on to at least snatch a play-off place at the end of the season. The performance against Watford was fantastic as they stamped their authority over a team who is also capable of challenging for a top-six finish come May.
What I think Palace are lacking is the clinical striker. West Brom have one in Luke Moore and Shola Ameobi is rampant at St. James' Park. This is what separates the very best from the teams on the borderline of reaching their full potential.
I can not see Palace going into administration. The fan base is fantastic, and it was clear to see when I was sat with my City faithful just how much you got behind the team. With the support and the current form I have confidence in saying that Palace will be a Premier League team very soon.
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